Mrs. and Mr. Smith

Chapter 882: Chapter 882: I Can Protect You_1

Ethan Smith tightly grasped Emily Taylor’s wrist as she slowly opened her beautiful eyes while lying in the medicinal pool.

She appeared somewhat bewildered as she looked around, evidently unfamiliar with her surroundings.

Ethan embraced Emily and said excitedly, “Emily, you… you’re finally awake…”

Driven by the desire to see Emily, Ethan had practiced like mad, and he finally had his beloved in his arms now.

“Your clothes are on the side.” The Pavilion Master uttered and waved his hands, leading two attendants out of the secret chamber.

In the secret chamber, Ethan held Emily tightly, tears welling up in his eyes.

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After an unknown period of time, Ethan slowly let go of his arms.

Emily leaned on Ethan’s chest, her beautiful eyes watery and her delicate body nestled against Ethan.

As she lifted her head, her gaze mesmerized Ethan, rendering him unable to look away.

“Long time no see.” Emily reached out her slender finger and gently patted Ethan’s head.

Ethan wiped away the tears about to flow from his eyes and nodded vigorously, “Long time no see indeed!”

At this moment, Ethan seemed to have endless words to say.

He wanted to tell Emily about his longing for her over the past two years, but words could never adequately describe the heavy yearning he felt.

Ultimately, all words were condensed into one embrace.

The two held each other tenderly in the secret chamber, like a beautiful painting.

After an unknown amount of time, Ethan helped Emily to get dressed, and whispered, “Emily, you have suffered.”

Emily smiled faintly, “You are the one who suffered, not me. I cannot imagine the pressure you have faced and the hardships you have gone through these past two years.”

“I have been filled with regret and self-blame for the past two years. If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t have endured so many tribulations.”

Ethan shook his head, “Without you, my life would have been stagnant. The fact that I am alive and standing in front of you now suggests that whatever you did was right.”

Upon saying that, Ethan took a deep breath and continued, “I’ll never forget what the Capital City Martial Arts Association did to you. I will make them pay a thousand-fold, a hundred-fold.”

“I don’t want to see you take any more risks,” Emily gently caressed Ethan’s face with her hands.

Ethan shook his head, “It’s not a risk, it’s a responsibility. I’ve said it before, I’m going to make sure you stand at the highest peak in Capital City and see the best scenery.”

“I won’t let anyone who has hurt you get away with it.”

Ethan’s eyes were full of ruthlessness, yet filled with tenderness as they met Emily’s gaze.

“From now on, let me protect you,” Ethan gently wrapped his arm around Emily’s waist.

The next morning, Ethan and Emily appeared in the Pavilion Master Building.

“Greetings, Lord Pavilion Master,” Emily greeted with a slight bow.

The Pavilion Master returned the courtesy with a smile, “Miss Taylor, we meet again.”

Ethan interjected, “Lord Pavilion Master, I plan to take Emily out for a few days to relax. She’s been lying down for too long.”

Hearing this, the Pavilion Master’s eyes flashed a hint of concern.

He pulled Ethan aside and said in a low voice, “Are you crazy? So many people have their eyes on Emily. If you blatantly take her out like this, have you considered the trouble that may follow?”

Ethan replied, “According to my calculations, it will take at least six days for Martial Saint to make an appearance. No one can harm her during these six days.”

“If anyone wants to make a move, let them try.”

The Pavilion Master opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but Ethan seemed determined already.

Seeing Ethan like this, the Pavilion Master decided not to press further. She could only nod and say, “Be careful, and remember that the Capital City Martial Arts Association will definitely send the Martial Saint.”

“I will disappear before they arrive,” Ethan nodded slightly.

“Also, Lord Pavilion Master, it would be best not to let Emily know about this. I don’t want her to worry.”

The Pavilion Master nodded, “Yes, I understand.”

Afterward, Ethan returned to Emily’s side.

“What are you talking about?” Emily blinked and laughed as she asked.

“Nothing, just a simple goodbye,” Ethan replied with a grin, showing his white teeth.

Though Ethan tried his best to hide the truth, the clever Emily was not easily deceived.

“Will I bring danger to you?” Emily stopped in her tracks.

Ethan hurriedly reassured her, “No, of course not!”

“No?” Emily raised an eyebrow, chuckling, “You’re still the same as before, you can’t even lie.”

Ethan opened his mouth, his face flushed like a child caught in wrongdoing.

“I know many people are looking for me. Why don’t we just… not go out? As long as I’m with you, that’s enough,” Emily suggested.

The more she acted like this, the more heartbroken Ethan felt.

“Indeed, many people want to find you,” Ethan simply admitted.

“But with me here, no one can take you away. Anyone who dares to covet you will have their legs broken by me!”

Hearing this, Emily burst out laughing.

Ethan hurriedly explained, “I’m serious! I’m not the same Ethan Smith as two years ago, I…”

“Alright, I believe you. But we don’t have to take risks, right?” Emily gently patted Ethan on the shoulder.

“No, I want to take risks!” Ethan pouted.

“Not only do I want to take you out, I also want to take you to Capital City! To the Taylor family!”

“This time, listen to me!” Ethan looked serious, leaving no room for doubt.

Emily looked at Ethan in surprise, and after a moment, she smiled, “Okay, I’ll listen to you!”

Although she was worried, she thought, “What’s the worst that could happen?”

Moreover, perhaps the current Ethan really did have the ability to protect her.

The pair boarded a plane and headed straight for Capital City.

Their short trip soon made it onto the Martial Arts Forum.

“Breaking news! Ethan Smith and Emily Taylor spotted at the airport!”

“The two were laughing and looked sweet together, seemingly on vacation!”

“Emily Taylor, who disappeared for two years, has reappeared at the airport!”

The news spread like wildfire. As Ethan and Emily headed toward Capital City, the news about them spread throughout the city.

Powerful forces also quickly received the news.

“Emily Taylor… has finally resurfaced!”

Countless organizations and forces could not resist the temptation and rushed to Capital City.